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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time food service director in the United States is $66,613.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Food Service Director vs Part Time Food Service Manager?

AspectFull Time Food Service DirectorPart Time Food Service Manager
CredentialsFood service management certification, experience in food service operationsSimilar certifications, often less experience required
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple facilities or large operations, full-time hoursManages specific shifts or locations, part-time hours
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff management, budgetingSupervising daily operations, ensuring food safety

The main difference between a Full Time Food Service Director and a Part Time Food Service Manager lies in their work hours, scope of responsibilities, and level of oversight. The director typically handles broader strategic tasks and manages larger teams full-time, while the manager focuses on daily operations on a part-time basis. Both roles require relevant certifications and experience, but the director's role is more comprehensive and leadership-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Food Service Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $66,613 per year, or $32 per hour.

Food Service Director

Pearl of Elgin

Elgin, IL

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED

Food Service Director

The Food Service Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Culinary and Nutritional Department in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the culinary services are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Food Service Director Essential Activities and Tasks

Operations Management

• The Food Service Director (FSD) plans, develops, and directs the Culinary and Nutritional Services Department and its activities.

• Plans, develops, and directs the entire staff.

• Food Service Director (FSD) supervises and may assist in preparation of all products and meals so they are plate-able and appetizing in appearance by following planned menus and using the standard recipes.

• Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels at all times through effective purchasing and inventory processes.

• Ensures that all residents’ nutritional needs are being met

• Food Service Director (FSD) coordinates services and activities with other departments (i.e. Nursing, Maintenance, Housekeeping, etc.).

• Plans and executes catering needs and special events.

Food Service DirectorCustomer Relations and Service Management

• Food Service Director (FSD) listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.

• Reviews and responed to complaints and grievances from residents and staff members regarding all areas of responsibility.

• Serves on various committees and attends meetings of the community providing written and/or oral reports of services and activities regarding the department.

• Maintains the confidentiality of resident care information.

Food Service Director Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Food Service Director (FSD) ensures that appropriate nutritional care for every resident is developed and carried through by ensuring new patient assessments, medical records charting, resident Plan of Care conference attendance, diet order auditing, and food intake monitoring take place.

• Maintains an ongoing quality assurance program for the Culinary and Nutritional Services Department.

• Ensures that culinary services work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner

• Reviews, develops, and implements a plan of correction for culinary and nutritional services concerns and/or deficiencies noted during quality assurance and state and city survey inspections.

• Works with others on the development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency disaster programs (i.e. fire, severe weather, etc.).

Food Service Director Financial/Assets Management, Administration, and Reporting

• Follows the departmental budget and maintains the operations within it.

• Ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained and operable to perform necessary duties and services.

• Ensures that menus are maintained and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures. Utilizes available menu planning software.

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Food Service Director Human Resource Management and Development

• Directly and/or indirectly manages all Culinary and Nutritional Services Department staff.

• Experience in working with labor unions and contract compliance

• Interviews, selects and orients new direct reports.

• Defines, establishes and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance.

• Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provide developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth.

• Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance. Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention.

• Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.

• Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant.

The Food Service Director (FSD) handles all other duties as assigned.

**COMPETITIVE SALARY***